Triethyl orthoformate, 98%

Product Code. 11400124

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13587.0F

Description

CAS: 122-51-0 | C7H16O3 | 148.202 g/mol

Triethyl orthoformate is used in Bodroux-Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis to prepare an aldehyde with one carbon higher by reacting with Grignard reagent. It is also used in the electrophilic formylation of activated aromatic species such as phenol.

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Applications
Triethyl orthoformate is used in Bodroux-Chichibabin aldehyde synthesis to prepare an aldehyde with one carbon higher by reacting with Grignard reagent. It is also used in the electrophilic formylation of activated aromatic species such as phenol.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohols, acetone, ethers and chloroform. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 122-51-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H16O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 148.202
• MDL Number: MFCD00009230
• InChI Key: GKASDNZWUGIAMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: triethyl orthoformate, triethoxymethane, ethyl orthoformate, aethon, ethone, diethoxymethoxy ethane, methane, triethoxy, ethyl formate ortho, orthoformic acid triethyl ester, orthomravencan ethylnaty
• PubChem CID: 31214
• IUPAC Name: diethoxymethoxyethane
• SMILES: CCOC(OCC)OCC

• Melting Point: -61°C
• Density: 0.891
• Boiling Point: 144°C to 146°C
• Flash Point: 30°C (86°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Linear Formula: HC(OCH₂CH₃)₃
• Refractive Index: 1.391
• Quantity: 2500 mL
• UN Number: UN2524
• Beilstein: 605384
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,6884
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohols,acetone,ethers and chloroform. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 148.2
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Triethyl orthoformate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Triethyl orthoformate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Triethyl orthoformate

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only